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Document Shredding Tips for HIPAA-Covered Entities
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets national standards for safeguarding sensitive patient health information. When disposing of Protected Health Information (PHI), HIPAA mandates that it must be rendered “essentially unreadable, indecipherable, and otherwise cannot be reconstructed.” Proper document shredding is critical in ensuring compliance and protecting patient privacy. Who Is Affected by…
Read MoreStart 2025 With a Clean Slate: Your Year-End Shredding Guide
As we begin 2025, it’s time to think about giving your business or home office a fresh start. At ShredPro Secure, we’ve noticed that our East Tennessee clients who end their year with a thorough document purge consistently report feeling more organized and secure heading into January. Let’s explore why starting 2025 with a shredding…
Read MoreStay Vigilant: It’s Identity Theft Awareness Month
Identity theft can strike anyone, anywhere, and at any time. During Identity Theft Awareness Month, we’re reminded of the importance of staying vigilant when it comes to protecting personal, financial, and business information. To help you stay one step ahead of identity thieves, we’ve compiled actionable tips that make safeguarding your sensitive data simple and…
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself This Fraud Awareness Week and Beyond
Former Chair of the US Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, once said that being informed makes one less vulnerable to fraud and abuse. Every bit of awareness helps strengthen your ability to protect yourself from fraudulent activities. Ginni Rometty, the first woman CEO of IBM, highlighted the severity of the issue by stating, “Cybercrime is the…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Mobile Shredding Truck
Have you ever thought about what happens to all those confidential documents your business discards? In a world where protecting sensitive information is more important than ever, secure document destruction is crucial. And that’s where the mobile shredding truck comes in. It’s a unique blend of technology, security, and efficiency, ensuring sensitive documents are destroyed…
Read MoreFact Check: Does HIPAA Specify a Shred Size for Document Destruction?
In Brian Hampton’s 2014 stage play GOSSIP, a charming but sinister character named Gossip infiltrates a group of high school students, manipulating the truth to be believed by others. This mirrors what happens in many healthcare organizations when facts about regulations like HIPAA become twisted by assumptions, opinions, or incomplete information. Misinformation can spread quickly,…
Read MoreFinancial Awareness Day: Is Your Information Secure?
August 14 is Financial Awareness Day, a perfect time to think about saving for your next big purchase or future retirement. Saving your hard-earned money is crucial for financial health, but all your efforts could be in vain if you don’t protect your funds from theft. Let’s delve into the evolution of financial theft, the…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Recurring vs. Purge Shredding
When it comes to document destruction, businesses often face the choice between purge shredding and recurring shredding. Understanding the benefits of each method can help you decide which is more advantageous for your specific needs. Protection Purge Shredding: This method involves shredding a large volume of documents all at once, offering secure protection once your…
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions about Shredding
In today’s world, we’re bombarded with information, making it hard to separate fact from fiction. The internet, while a fantastic resource, can also spread myths at lightning speed. Fortunately, resources like MythBusters, Snopes, and FactCheck.org help us uncover the truth. When it comes to misconceptions about shredding, this blog aims to set the record straight.…
Read MoreSimplify Your Corporate Information Disposal Processes
To simplify a process is to make it less complex or complicated, or to make it simpler and easier to manage. If we were to seek advice from Japanese organizing consultant and author, Marie Kondo regarding information disposal, she would emphasize that getting rid of what you don’t need helps clarify what you truly require.…
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